Pheromosa Pokémon GO remains one of the strangest Ultra Beasts ever added to Pokémon GO. Elegant, incredibly fast, and surprisingly fragile, Pheromosa instantly stood out when Ultra Beasts first arrived in the game.
Originally introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pheromosa comes from Ultra Space rather than the normal Pokémon world. Unlike many other Ultra Beasts that look monstrous or intimidating, Pheromosa has a much more sleek and alien appearance that made it instantly memorable among Pokémon fans.
In Pokémon GO, Pheromosa is mainly known for its incredibly high offensive stats, although it also comes with extremely poor defenses that make it surprisingly easy to defeat in raids.
Here is everything you need to know about Pheromosa Pokémon GO weaknesses, counters, movesets, and whether this Ultra Beast is actually worth using.
What Type is Pheromosa Pokémon GO?
Pheromosa is:
- Bug-type
- Fighting-type
This typing gives it access to powerful offensive moves, but also leaves it vulnerable to several common attack types.
Pheromosa Weaknesses in Pokémon GO
Pheromosa is weak against:
- Flying-type attacks
- Fairy-type attacks
- Fire-type attacks
- Psychic-type attacks
Like Buzzwole, Pheromosa takes massive double damage from Flying-type attacks.
This is the key weakness trainers should focus on during raids.
Best Pheromosa Counters in Pokémon GO
The best counters against Pheromosa include:
- Mega Rayquaza
- Rayquaza
- Moltres
- Yveltal
- Staraptor
- Mega Pidgeot
- Tornadus
- Ho-Oh
Strong Flying-types can defeat Pheromosa extremely quickly because of how fragile it is overall.
Honestly, some raid groups absolutely shred through Pheromosa before it even feels like a proper 5-star battle.
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Best Pheromosa Pokémon GO Moveset
The best Pheromosa moveset includes:
- Bug Bite
- Bug Buzz
or:
- Low Kick
- Focus Blast
Pheromosa focuses heavily on offensive pressure rather than survivability.
Its Attack stat is excellent, but its low bulk means it faints quickly in both raids and PvP.
Is Pheromosa Good in Pokémon GO?
Pheromosa is slightly complicated.
It has huge offensive potential but extremely low defenses, meaning it often struggles to survive long enough to fully shine.
That said, many trainers still use it because:
- Its Attack stat is enormous
- It performs well in certain raid situations
- It is an Ultra Beast collector favourite
- The design is incredibly unique
For casual players especially, Pheromosa is one of those Pokémon that simply feels cool to own.
Can Pheromosa Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Pheromosa availability depends on the current Ultra Beast event rotation.
Whenever shiny Pheromosa becomes available, it usually becomes one of the most hunted Ultra Beast shinies in the game thanks to its distinctive appearance.
Ultra Beast shiny releases tend to attract huge raid interest across the Pokémon GO community.
Pheromosa Pokédex Lore
According to Pokémon lore:
- Pheromosa moves at incredible speed
- It avoids touching things whenever possible
- Its appearance is considered strangely beautiful by some people within the Pokémon universe
It honestly feels more like a sci-fi alien than a traditional Pokémon, which is exactly why Ultra Beasts became so popular after their introduction.
Pheromosa Raid Tips
When battling Pheromosa:
- Prioritise Flying-types
- Focus on raw damage
- Smaller raid groups are usually manageable
- Mega evolve Flying attackers where possible
Because Pheromosa is so fragile, raids usually end much faster than expected.
If you are raiding Ultra Beasts this week, you can also check out our Buzzwole Pokémon GO guide and our Xurkitree Pokémon GO guide for weaknesses, counters, and best movesets.
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